John Batt: No Government Affiliation

This week, Jann Arden welcomes special guest John Batt, the creator of the popular Canadian history-themed Instagram account @canada.gov.ca. They explore the unique blend of humour and Canadian history that defines Batt's work, discussing the evolution of his account, the cultural identity of Canada, and the experience of performing live shows across Canada. The conversation also touches on Batt's journey from a day job to becoming a full-time content creator and the impact of internet culture on his career. Jann, Caitlin, John and Sarah explore the multifaceted aspects of Canadian culture, from music licensing in the 90s to the unique regional delicacies that define Canadian cuisine. The discussion also highlights the importance of humor in politics and the role of community in shaping cultural narratives. As they reflect on the past and look towards the future, the conversation emphasizes the need for a more honest understanding of Canada's diverse identity and the hope for positive change. More about John Batt: John Batt was born and raised in Fredericton and now lives in Montreal. When Batt is not working in post-secondary education, he is fine-tuning his live show that is coming to a city near you. His live show, which is selling out across the country, is neither a podcast nor is it stand-up comedy: instead it's canada.gov.ca and there's really nothing like it. Find his upcoming tour dates and more on Instagram. Big thanks to our sponsor Fountain Tire! Find out more about their current deal on until December 14th on their website. https://www.fountaintire.com/promotions/save-225/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod *JOIN PATREON AS A PAID MEMBER BEFORE SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH FOR ACCESS TO OUR HOLIDAY PARTY! YOU'LL BE WITH US AS WE RECORD OUR LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR, AN ONLY JANNS EXCLUSIVE!* Pre-Save Jann’s New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices